My compass is getting a little low on fluid and I was wondering what to recharge it with. It is a plastimo compass made in France. I notice there is a port at the top for a syringe to refill it. Anyone with experience in this? Is there any alternative fluid that is readily available? Such as a natural oil. I'd like to make this compass last a while as it seems in good shape otherwise. Thanks in advance.
compass fluid
- Thread starter mark15225
- Start date
- Status
Lite mineral oil
I refilled mine using a "lite" mineral oil two years ago. It's still working well. EG Sea Raven
I refilled mine using a "lite" mineral oil two years ago. It's still working well. EG Sea Raven
- Jan 22, 2008
- 519
I'd send it to a pro
When was the last time it was checked? I beleive it is mineral oil, but would probably be worth having a pro replace the oil and swing (adjust)it while he has it.
When was the last time it was checked? I beleive it is mineral oil, but would probably be worth having a pro replace the oil and swing (adjust)it while he has it.
For after market repairs....
Island Compass repaired my lightning struck Ritchie to like new condition for about half of replacement cost...islandcompass.com He works on most brands.
Island Compass repaired my lightning struck Ritchie to like new condition for about half of replacement cost...islandcompass.com He works on most brands.
I have a Plastimo that leaked at the fill. I found the fill on the side of the compass. It has a brass screw to seal it and some dried black sealant around the screw. I cleaned off the sealant, filled the compass with compass oil I got from West Marine and sealed the screw with a small O-ring.
- Status